Iran Reveals Details of Tense Vance-Ghalibaf Talks in Pakistan
Iranian official Mohammad Nabavian disclosed new details regarding April negotiations in Islamabad between Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and US Vice President JD Vance. According to Nabavian, Vance demanded the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium stockpile. In response, Ghalibaf insisted on linking these demands to sanctions relief and recognition of Iran’s enrichment rights, warning that Iran could devastate regional infrastructure if attacked. The talks also covered the potential release of $6 billion in frozen assets, though Vance reportedly dismissed the amount's significance. Nabavian claimed that despite progressing through multiple tracks and consulting with Donald Trump, Vance ultimately rejected a proposed agreement, alleging it originated from Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rather than Washington. This led Iranian officials to conclude the US lacked genuine intent to negotiate. Conversely, Vance later stated that talks were making progress toward preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, despite Trump rejecting Tehran's latest proposal as unacceptable. The revelations highlight significant diplomatic tensions and conflicting narratives surrounding the indirect negotiations.
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